superbine means A toxic alkaloid found in Gloriosa superba. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.
Etymology
From translingual (Gloriosa) superba + -ine, from Latin superbus (“superb”).
noun
- A toxic alkaloid found in Gloriosa superba.“Gloriosa superba: spectacularly beautiful climbing lily. Roots, stalks, leaves contain an acrid narcotic, superbine, as well as colchicine and choline. Three grains of colchicine are fatal. Hawaii.”